The number 6 has a special significance. It represents the Law and Order and also associated with a Karmic Law of cause and effect. Number 6 is a perfect number, symmetrical in all parts, the number of the Soul.
Plums are ready they are not hard as a rock, soft just a little when pressed. I wouldn't use windfall, they are too ripe. If your making jam, it is best to use some underripe with the ripe ones. Last season I added small diced candied ginger to the plum jam. Really turned out nice.
Days to harvest: 3 to 5 years after planting Light requirements: Full sun Water requirements: Watering during dry spells Soil: Fertile and well-drained Container: Possible in warmer areas only. Introduction. For a tree, plums grow fairly small and work particularly well in the small backyard.